#OTD in 1945
(post-war cornucopia - consumers rejoice!)
Cover of The New Yorker, 6 October 1945
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1946
(Hold that pose!)
Cover of The New Yorker, October 5, 1946
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1935
(having him groomed for the big show)
Cover of The New Yorker, October 5, 1935
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1948
([Here’s to] the ladies who lunch...)
Cover of The New Yorker, 2 October 1948
Constantin Alajálov
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Fold-out:
10 - destination
*The Saturday Evening Post*, October 1, 1960
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#OTD in 1960 a girl’s ‘life journey’
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Illustrations by Constantin Alajálov (1900-1987)
Cover: 1-9 - a curriculum vitae?
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#OTD in 1939
(At the World’s Fair - all the world loves a hotdog!)
Cover of The New Yorker, September 30, 1939
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1940
Cover of The New Yorker, September 28, 1940
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1960
Cover of The New Yorker, 24 September 1960
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1940
(schoolteacher’s dream vacation)
Cover of The New Yorker, September 14, 1940
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1947
(cleaning Carnegie?)
Cover of The New Yorker, September 13, 1947
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1937
Cover of The New Yorker, September 11, 1937
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1938
(no racket left behind)
Cover of The New Yorker, September 10, 1938
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1939
(handshakes)
Cover of The New Yorker, 9 September 1939
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1956
(Gringos decepcionados [disappointed Gringos])
Cover of The New Yorker, September 8, 1956
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1935
(professional vs. amateur - cash vs. cup)
Cover of The New Yorker, September 7, 1935
Constantin Alajálov
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#OTD in 1942
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Women join the work force and do their part in defense industry - but... girls are different from boys!
Cover of The New Yorker, September 5, 1942
Constantin Alajálov
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